The short Answer is no, a passenger does not have to give their identification if they are in a vehicle that was pulled over by a police officer. Law enforcement cannot extend a traffic stop because a passenger refuses to give their…
Police Interactions
When Can Police Ask For I.D.?
There is no Federal Law requiring citizens to carry identification. Some states (24 as of this writing) have stop and id statutes. So when can police ask for ID? Carrying an ID is generally required if you’re driving a vehicle or…
Police Officers Are At My Door What Do I Do?
First of all, don’t be frightened or intimidated by police officers at your front door. Remember the power of the 4th amendment is very powerful. Without a signed search warrant by a magistrate, hot pursuit of a felon, they see…
When Can Police Search Your Car?
Police generally need a valid warrant to search your car…unless it’s a traffic stop and they have probable cause that crime is afoot. Probable cause means that the police must have some evidence or facts to believe that the individual…
When Can Police Use Drug Dogs?
In Illinois v. Caballes the USSC (“U.S. Supreme Court”) found that reasonable suspicion is not necessary when it comes to the use of drug dogs during a traffic stop. As long as the stop simply involves sniffs. The Court ruled…
5 Traffic Ticket Myths!
“TRAFFIC TICKET MYTH #1”: Just do whatever cops say We highly advise that you comply with a majority of police officer requests, such as license, registration, or if they ask you to step out of the vehicle or to show…
How To Avoid Getting A Traffic Ticket
How To Avoid Getting A Traffic Ticket Rule #1: Don’t Speed Everyone speeds, that’s a fact. However, is the penalty or cost of speeding worth it. The answer is no. Speeding very rarely even gets you to your destination faster,…
What Happens to A Passenger In A DUI Arrest?
Passengers that are in a car with a driver under the influence 1. Passenger Rights in DUI Of course our first piece of advice is to never get a in a vehicle with a driver who is under the influence…
Lying To A Police Officer: The Consequences
“DO NOT LIE TO A POLICE OFFICER!” This site gives a number of different ways in which you can protect yourself when questioned by Police Officers. However, we do not encourage you to ever lie to a police officer. Lying…
Sobriety Test: What They Are & Do You Have To Do Them
“Is It True, Do You Really Have To Do a Sobriety Test?” NO! You are never required to perform a field sobriety test. In fact, we advise you to never undergo any field sobriety test ever. Even if the Officer…